When is gay history month

At that time, Los Angeles school district diversity coordinator Judy Chiasson said, "Schools have an obligation to present the diversity of our communities. Even still, the annual event and it's associated observances remain controversial.

LGBTQ History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.

Research Portal: LGBTQ+ Subject : Each day in October, a new LGBT Icon is featured with a video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images, and other resources

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I also believed that the greatest act of advocacy for civil rights for LGBT Americans is the act of coming out. It is a political act. After the NEA vote, one early opponent — conservative political advocate Phyllis Schlafly — urged the labor union to reject the idea.

LGBTQ+ History Month lights up October with a burst of color, celebration, and reflection. Louis — about his decision to come out when he did, the month he helped start, and its legacy. This special month shines a spotlight on the rich history and achievements of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community.

Learn why LGBTQ History Month in October matters inwith key milestones, current laws, book bans, and court cases explained clearly for newcomers and allies. Also inone parent told the LA Times that while Wilson can be gay, "We just don't want him to teach it to our kids.

Referring to the month he helped start, Wilson told the Los Angeles Times in"[A]llow me to be an openly gay role model for gay kids and for straight kids. The next year, the NEA backtracked. Back inWilson spoke with his alma mater — the University of Missouri—St.